From Coast to Coast Virgin Megastores Celebrate Black History Month!

From Coast to Coast Virgin Megastores Celebrate Black History Month!


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WHAT: Every February Virgin Megastores celebrates Black History Month to
commemorate historical contributions and black achievements in
music, movies and pop culture throughout the century. The national
tribute dates back to 1926 when Harvard scholar, Carter Woodson,
created the first annual Negro History Week to ensure that black
history was accurately recorded.

Now, Virgin Megastores is pleased to celebrate the legacy and
contributions of black Americans through a nationwide event lauding
all the aspects of the African American culture; from its heroes to
its up-and-coming stars. As part of the month long celebration,
Virgin will be hosting a number of live events at North American
Virgin Megastores. From live performances in Chicago, to signings
in Los Angeles, as well as, a panel discussion in New York City;
Virgin will celebrate Black History Month with a massive selection
of CDs, DVDs, and books, as well as in-store events tailored for
the month long tribute.

LIVE PERFORMANCES NATIONWIDE:

American Idol winner, Fantasia Barrino will perform and sign copies
of her new release, "Free Yourself," at Virgin Megastore Chicago on
Saturday, February 19 at 2pm. Customers who purchase Fantasia's
new album will receive a wristband for the special signing with
Fantasia.

Recognized for his musical composition for both "KILL BILL" movies,
RZA, the leader of Wu-Tang and often seen as the Father for the
group, will sign copies of his latest project, "The Wu-Tang Manual"
at Virgin Megastore Union Square on February 12th from 4-6 p.m, and
at Virgin Megastore Orange, located in Anaheim, California on
Saturday, February 19th.

In New York City at Virgin Megastore, Union Square actor/director
Spike Lee will be on hand to sign copies of the DVD "Malcolm X:
Special Edition" on Saturday, February 12 at 4 p.m. The Kappa Alpha
Psi, one of the largest pre-dominantly African American
fraternities, step team will perform live in the Virgin Cafe on
February 24, at 7 p.m.

Virgin Megastore, Times Square will host a Black Film Industry
Panel Discussion on Wednesday, February 23rd at 7 p.m. where
actors, industry film journalists, and directors from the black
community will come together to talk about the history and current
state of the film industry. The Times Square Virgin Megastore will
wrap up the month-long event with a performance by Sunday Gospel
Brunch with Lucinda Moore, on Sunday, February 27th at 11:00 a.m.


PRNewswire -- Feb. 10


Source: Virgin Megastores

CONTACT: Krysty Walker of SJ Communications, +1-818-881-3889,
Krysty@sjcommunications.com, for Virgin Megastores

Web site: http://www.virginmega.com/

NOTE TO EDITORS: PR Hotline: For more information on the Black History Month campaign and in-store performances or to set up an interview with a Virgin executive please contact: SJ Communications; Krysty Walker; 818.881.3889 or Krysty@sjcommunications.com

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